Project Proposal

Your proposal explains the “what,” “why,” “how,” and “when” of the research or creative work you plan in partnership with your faculty mentor and argues its' importance. You will also explain your learning goals beyond project outcomes.  Additionally, you might need to complete steps for compliance with university policies related to human and animal subject testing, domestic and international travel, or federal funding.

 

Components

 

Context & Objectives

 

Methodology & Strategy

 

Learning Objectives

 

Resources & Materials

 

 

Timeline

 

 

 

Individual Project Grants

Compliance Procedures

Human Subjects

Projects involving human subjects may require approval by the IRB and involve additional steps in the application process.

Human Subjects Details

Animal Subjects

Projects involving animal subjects may require approval by the IACUC and involve additional steps in the application process.

Animal Subjects Details

NSF & NIH Projects

Students in projects with NSF/NIH funding must complete training in the Responsible Conduct of Research.

NSF/NIH Project Details

Travel

Projects involving domestic and/or international travel will require additional steps in the application and award process.

Travel Details

Resources

Student Grants Guide

Presentation: Proposals

Proposal: Worksheet

Compliance: Worksheet

Call for Participants

Developed and hosted in Boulder since 2018, UROP's Sidewalk Symposium invites undergraduates to share their research and creative presentations with chalk on campus walkways. UROP welcomes undergraduates at any stage of their project to participate.

Register for UROP's Sidewalk Symposium by Oct.5, 2026

Celebrating 40 Years

CU Boulder has an expansive history engaging undergraduates in the research and creative life of the campus dating to the creation of UROP in 1986.